One of my best friends Shirah & I stopped by Intelligentsia Coffee for a mid-day caffeine pick-me-up last weekend. We both ordered the cold brew coffee and it was bold, delicious, and refreshing. I love trying new coffee shops - especially when you live in a city that is home to so many - and I would definitely come back to this Silverlake staple. The baristas were warm and inviting, and the atmosphere friendly. Intelligentsia Coffee has 3 locations in L.A. - Silverlake, Pasadena, and Venice. Click here to find the location nearest you. The Silverlake location has a large patio for seating and this would be the perfect place to bring your laptop and get some work done while sipping a delicious cup o' joe.

Here's some additional info. from Intelligentsia's website: "In our coffee bars you can expect to find remarkable coffee in all of its forms: whole bean, various approaches to brewed, and carefully prepared as espresso. Our goal is that each of these is presented in an environment steeped in education and humility. We want great coffee to be revered, yet democratic, approachable and accessible. By illuminating what is possible with coffee, we hope to change forever how you think about it. And that would be something."